Psychiatric colonialism, PTSD and the Western psychiatric diagnostic tradition . . . is one man's food another man's poison?

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WHO mental health gap action programme (mhGAP) intervention guide: updated systematic review on evidence and impact

Roxanne Keynejad et al.

Summary: The global gap between the service need and provision for mental, neurological, and substance use disorders is substantial. The WHO's mhGAP intervention guide offers evidence-based guidance and tools for the assessment and integrated management of priority disorders. Research shows that the mhGAP-IG has been widely implemented in low and middle-income countries, demonstrating significant impact on training, patient care, research, and practice. Future research priorities include less-studied regions, severe mental illness, and contextual adaptation of brief psychological interventions.

EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH (2021)

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Post-traumatic stress disorder: update on diagnosis and treatment

Joshua C. Morganstein et al.

Summary: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common trauma and stressor-related disorder, with trauma-focused psychotherapy being the current first-line treatment. There is still room for development of more effective therapeutics in the future.

BJPSYCH ADVANCES (2021)

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Psychiatric Co-Morbidities in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Detailed Findings from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey in the English Population

T. Qassem et al.

Summary: The study highlights a 2.9% prevalence of PTSD, with a higher occurrence in women compared to men. Comorbidities were present in 78.5% of affected cases, with major depression being the most common condition, followed by anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and psychotic symptoms.

PSYCHIATRIC QUARTERLY (2021)

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